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Single Idea 14518

[filed under theme 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 2. Invocation to Philosophy ]

Full Idea

In philosophy the pleasure accompanies the knowledge. For the enjoyment does not come after the learning but the learning and the enjoyment are simultaneous.

Gist of Idea

In the study of philosophy, pleasure and knowledge arrive simultaneously

Source

Epicurus (Principle Doctrines ('Kuriai Doxai') (frags) [c.290 BCE], 27)

Book Ref

Epicurus: 'The Epicurus Reader', ed/tr. Inwood,B. /Gerson,L. [Hackett 1994], p.37


The 11 ideas from 'Principle Doctrines ('Kuriai Doxai') (frags)'

Bodies are combinations of shape, size, resistance and weight [Epicurus]
We value our own character, whatever it is, and we should respect the characters of others [Epicurus]
In the study of philosophy, pleasure and knowledge arrive simultaneously [Epicurus]
Justice is a pledge of mutual protection [Epicurus]
It is a great good to show reverence for a wise man [Epicurus]
Justice is merely a contract about not harming or being harmed [Epicurus]
A law is not just if it is not useful in mutual associations [Epicurus]
It is small-minded to find many good reasons for suicide [Epicurus]
If everything is by necessity, then even denials of necessity are by necessity [Epicurus]
Pleasure and virtue entail one another [Epicurus]
What happens to me if I obtain all my desires, and what if I fail? [Epicurus]